Tinnitus Questions & Answers

Tinnitus is the perception of sound—such as ringing, buzzing, or hissing—when no external source is present. It affects millions worldwide and can disrupt focus, relaxation, and sleep. Tinnitus Therapy helps by providing customizable sound masking to drown out those phantom noises.

Tinnitus can arise from noise exposure, ear infections, age-related hearing loss, or inner-ear damage. While underlying causes vary, sound therapy—like the noise profiles in Tinnitus Therapy—can relieve symptoms regardless of origin.

In silence, there’s no competing audio, so the brain focuses on internal sounds. Tinnitus Therapy’s White, Pink, Brown, Blue, or Violet noise fills in these quiet gaps, reducing the brain’s attention on ringing.

There’s no universal cure, but many people achieve significant improvement through habituation and sound therapy. Tinnitus Therapy supports habituation by combining real-time masking with daily practice, helping your brain learn to tune out tinnitus over time.

Common treatments include hearing aids, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medication, and sound therapy. Tinnitus Therapy offers a free, browser-based sound therapy solution—no devices or subscriptions required—ideal for complementing medical treatments.

Sound masking introduces external noise that covers the frequency of your tinnitus. This reduces the contrast between the ringing and ambient sound. Tinnitus Therapy lets you blend noise profiles and beeps to achieve optimal masking.

Start with White Noise for a broad spectrum. If your tinnitus is low-pitched, Pink or Brown Noise may feel more natural. High-pitched tinnitus often responds well to Blue or Violet Noise. Tinnitus Therapy makes switching profiles instant and effortless.

Daily use—15–30 minutes at a time—helps train your brain for long-term habituation. With Tinnitus Therapy’s auto-save feature, your preferred settings are always ready for consistent practice.

Yes. All sounds in Tinnitus Therapy stay within safe volume ranges. Always start at a comfortable level and increase gradually, keeping noise slightly above your tinnitus threshold for relief without fatigue.

While no app can stop all causes of tinnitus, consistent masking can reduce stress and protect against hyper-awareness, which often makes tinnitus feel worse. Tinnitus Therapy’s wake-lock feature ensures uninterrupted relief, even when your screen locks.